Vio Island, outside Lautoka has taken a major step toward resilience and sustainability with the opening of a new evacuation centre and the upgrade of its solar mini-grid system.

Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh has condemned a video circulating on social media that contains remarks criticising other faiths and questioning interfaith participation and religious celebrations.

The growing concerns of drug abuse, peer pressure, and social struggles among youths have prompted religious committees to take stronger action within their communities.

The Pacific Community has opened the region’s first-ever Cryopreservation Laboratory at its Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees.

Owners and masters of three overseas-registered yachts have been charged for advertising charter and paid cruising services within Fiji waters.

The National Fire Authority is urging members of the public, homeowners, and occupants to remain vigilant in and around their homes to help prevent fires.

The Employment Ministry has made it clear that the proposed $1 million fine and 20-year jail term under the Employment Relations Bill will not apply to employers who make honest mistakes but to those who intentionally cheat their workers.

A $53.8 million housing project is set to get underway in Veikoba,  Delaivalelevu in Nasinu.

The Fiji health sector is enhancing its laboratory capabilities with the opening of the Food, Water, and Leptospirosis Laboratory.

Fiji is accelerating its digital transformation through significant investments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud infrastructure.

Outdated laws that fail to address digital evidence, forensic technology, and privacy safeguards are leaving both police officers and citizens vulnerable.

The National Fire Authority is urging everyone to celebrate this festive season safely and responsibly by taking extra care to prevent fire incidents during the festival.